Community Tasting Notes 23

• Rupert wrote: flawed

  August 26, 2023 - A line-up of 1993s (The Briars): Oxidised

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• gparker777 Likes this wine: 93 points

  April 25, 2023 - I used a Durand to open it, and while the cork started to crumble during the process, the seal remained intact within the bottle. To my surprise, the wine revealed a deep pink hue and impressive clarity, defying my expectations of the typical brick redness found in 30-year-old Aussie wines.
  
  Given that these wines can fade quickly, I opted to taste it soon after pouring, without decanting. A bit of aeration in the glass brought the wine to life, showcasing a vibrant battle between red plum fruits and savory aromas, including notes of liquorice and eucalyptus. After about an hour, the nose took on a more "gamey" character.
  
  The flavor profile was truly delightful, boasting plenty of black fruit accompanied by hints of chocolate and a strong presence of tertiary elements like mushrooms and chewy meat. This well-rounded wine was perfectly balanced, tasting fresh and lively with an enduring savory finish. Iconic Penfolds holding up well. Great experience with this bottle.

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• StefanAkiko wrote: 97 points

  February 25, 2023 - Dark red with no bricking.
  Excellent bottle, still youthful. Cork still ok, but 98% soaked.
  Neither sommelier nor I could find the Shiraz in the bottle's ocean of CS. Beautiful and rich, intense and elegant, with those beautiful Oz red earth aromatics.
  Distinctly amazing wine with even more to give.

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• Marbruck Likes this wine: 94 points

  January 26, 2023 - The Penfolds 389 1993 is a beautifully aged wine with a rustic color that is indicative of its time spent maturing. Although the cork was unfortunately subpar, the wine itself was quite delightful. The texture was soft and velvety, and the finish was excellently long. Enjoyed in the picturesque Southern Highlands, this wine was a perfect companion for a relaxing evening.

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• Charlie C Does not like this wine: 79 points

  August 8, 2020 - I saw some favorable recent reviews of this wine so I pulled this out to try. My experience was not that positive. Slight, plummy nose. The fruit is distinctly faded, plums, currants. Good acidity, decent balance. It's a bit hot. Short, undistinguished finish, Definitely seen better days. Lends credence to the old saw that, with older wines, there are no great wines just great bottles.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1993
• Type Red
• Producer Penfolds
• Varietal Cabernet-Shiraz Blend
• Designation Bin 389
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Australia
• Region South Australia
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation n/a
• UPC Codes 342297008896, 9310297003181, 9310297005581, 9310297024438

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• In Cellars 263 (63%)
• Consumed 153 (37%)

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